Lorraine J. (Onnstead) Okash

Lorraine J. (Onnstead) Okash, 92, Waukesha, WI, formerly of Superior, passed away, leaving us with beautiful memories, on Thursday, February 24, 2011.


She was born on December 23, 1918 in Superior, WI to Oscar E. and Grace (Silke) Onnstead.

After graduating high school, she attended Pipestone Indian School, after which she devoted herself to raising her family and enjoyed every minute she spent with them.

Lorraine is survived by a daughter, Joanne (Harry) Jascor; two granddaughters, Wendy(Jeff) Zsori and Penny Jascor; two grandsons, Scott A. Branscombe and Jay Jascor; sister Florence Gonzales and nieces, nephews and many other friends and family; an avid dog lover, she is also survived by her loyal companion, Eddie.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Okash, brother, John Onnstead, daughter, Georgianna V. Branscombe and son, John Gall.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Oak Hill Terrace for their kind care and compassion shown to Lorraine during her time there.

Visitation will begin at 1:00PM, Friday, March 4, 2011 in the Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior and continue until the 2:00 PM memorial service with Rev. Fr. Andrew Ricci of Cathedral of Christ the King Church officiating.

To leave an online condolence or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.downs-lesage.com.